Before seeing any type of performance, be it the local cinema or a Broadway play, the viewer should have some degree of knowledge about what he or she is about to see. If the viewer is one for The Book of Mormon or is planning on seeing the show, I recommend some background information on the creators Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and also Robert Lopez who assisted with the music production. They are the master minds of South Park; the epitome of what show is not suited for an ignorant crowd. The show is full of crude humor, racism, sexism, violence, and overall satire pointing in all directions; from the local news to celebrities. In the opening disclaimer the creators include warning- " The following show contains coarse language and due to its contents it should not be viewed by anyone. If this is any indication to what their musical would be based on, take the hint.
To see this play is to have an open mind, and be ready for any, and all vulgor dialogue and musical numbers. I believe you also need respect because no previous theatre director or producer has accomplished something so audacious and cheeky (to put it mildly), and to have the piece turn out a huge success. Any press is good press, but for the Book of Mormon in particular, the reception was overall positive. Not only did fans of a mature age agree, but so did the Church of Latter-Day Saints who did not protest in any measure, but agreed that just because the Book of Mormon can create laughter for one evening, doesn't mean that it inters with the fundamental faith of their religion. To have a large approval deserves a standing ovation, and if you want to join in for the round of applause see the play before its too late. You might be able to TiVo South Park reruns, but this musical will only be around for a limited time only.
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